Packwood-Jenkins—Jan. 1st, at St. Edmund's Church, Northampton, Alfred, only son of William Packwood, of Rushden, to Edith Armsden, only child of Thomas Jenkins, Northampton.
1908 advert
FIREWOOD!
ALFRED PACKWOOD
Cartage Contractor, Coal and Coke merchant, Park Road, Rushden,
sells FIREWOOD that will split easily and burn well; and will deliver to any part of Rushden. Wood, ready split, for Splitting or Rough. Bundles in large or small quantities.
COAL supplied from all the principal Collieries at lowest cash prices.
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY.
The Argus, Friday 30th September 1910, transcribed by Kay Collins
Transfer of Business – Important Notice Alfred Packwood, Carting Contractor, Coal and Firewood Merchant, 50, Park Road, Rushden wishes to inform the public that he has purchased the furniture removal business lately carried on by Messrs. Scroxton and Co. of Portland Road, Rushden, and that he has been fortunate enough to secure the services of Mr. Bert Scroxton who has made a reputation as a first-class packer of furniture, and who has had 15 years’ experience in the work to manage this department of his business, and hopes that by careful and prompt attention to customers’ requirements he may have the patronage that has been extended to Messrs. Scroxton and Co. in years past.
This advert and picture come from the 1911 Rushden Guide.